Special Constables (Volunteer)

Special Constables (Volunteer)

Step Forward. Make a Difference. Become a Special Constable with our client.

Being a Special Constable isn t just a role it s a real opportunity to make a difference. Every Special brings something unique to the team, and together, they are building a world-class police force that keeps the railway safe and reliable for everyone.

They value the dedication and commitment of their volunteer Officers. They offer professional training, opportunities to join specialist teams, and a chance to build leadership skills. Your journey with them will be meaningful, challenging, and rewarding.

Whether you're on the front line or supporting behind the scenes, you ll use your unique strengths to make a tangible impact across the UK. If you're ready to bring passion, professionalism, and purpose to a team that values your contribution, our client would love to hear from you.

Why Become a Special Constable?

Our client looking for committed individuals to volunteer as Special Constables. If you care about keeping people safe and supporting communities, particularly in the railway environment, this could be the role for you.

As a Special Constable, you'll have full police powers and work side-by-side with their regular Officers. From tackling crime and anti-social behaviour to supporting vulnerable people, you ll play a vital part in keeping the travelling public safe.

You ll patrol stations and trains, respond to incidents by car, and offer a reassuring presence to passengers and staff. In return, they will provide full training, support, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

What They re Looking For

They are looking for volunteers who can commit at least 16 hours a month and are ready to face a variety of situations with confidence and integrity. If you're new to policing, don't worry. They will give you everything you need to succeed.

You ll need to:

• Be a great communicator and natural problem solver.
• Stay calm under pressure and work well in a team.
• Be resilient, adaptable, and community focused.

What You ll Gain:

• Make a real difference where it counts.
• Work in a unique and dynamic environment.
• Enhance your CV and build valuable skills in law, communication, first aid, self-defence, and more.
• Enjoy travel benefits (location dependent).
• Develop personally and explore pathways into full-time policing.
• You ll build transferable skills that will support your career long term problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, teamwork, and communication. These are skills that stay with you, wherever your career takes you.
• Oyster card for travel.

Where They re Recruiting

B Division (London and South): Ashford, Blackheath, Bournemouth, Brighton, Cambridge, Colchester, Croydon, Euston, Finsbury Park, Gatwick, Guildford, Hammersmith, London Bridge, Liverpool Street, Luton, Maidstone, Norwich, Paddington, Richmond, Southampton, Southend, Stockwell, Stratford, Victoria, Wembley Park, West Ham, and HQ (Buckingham Palace Road).

C Division (Midlands, North, Wales, and West): Bangor, Bristol, Cardiff, Coventry, Crewe, Darlington, Doncaster, Exeter, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, Liverpool, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Peterborough, Plymouth, Preston, Rhyl, Sheffield, Shrewsbury, Swindon, Truro, Worcester, and York.

Eligibility Checklist

You cannot apply if:

• You ve failed an interview for Special Constable or Police Officer within the last 6 months.
• You ve failed vetting within the past 12 months.
• You ve received a custodial sentence (including suspended sentences).
• You ve been dismissed from another force or are under investigation.
• You ve been declared bankrupt, have a CCJ, or un-managed IVA.
• You do not have permanent right to live and work in the UK.
• You haven t lived continuously in the UK for the past 3 years.
• You have facial or neck tattoos deemed inappropriate (assessed case by case).

Also check our client s Prohibited Occupations List before applying.

Want To Apply?

Applying is straightforward, with all applications completed online. Click apply now and complete your application.